Operations Permit Writer
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Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Operations Permit Writer will follow the site safety procedures and be responsible for the issuance of Safe Work Permits in an Industrial setting. The incumbent will interface directly with field construction supervision and craft, Commissioning Operations and other stakeholders. They will define Work Scope, Identify Hazards and agree on safety controls, authorization of the Work Plan, Verification that the Controls in the Field are in place, issue the permit, engage in a pre-job discussion at the job site, regularly supervise the work, and finally verifying that the Job is Completed & that the permit is returned.
Key responsibilities:
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Ensure all pre-requisite controls have been implemented. This will include controls for the following but not limited to, Hot Work, Excavations, Confined Space, Working at Height, Lifting & Hoisting, Radiation, and electrical work.
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Write daily or weekly safe work permits
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Communicate the requirement for work-site checks to the Permit Requestor and communicate to the Permit Holder the Hazards at the work site and the Controls required to manage them.
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Review and modify Job Hazard Analysis for all work being performed. This includes understanding means and methods of the work to be executed, identifying hazards associated with that work and applying mitigation to eliminate or reduce the hazards to As Low As Reasonably Practicable
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Walk permitted jobs multiple times a day to monitor permits issued within their zones to ensure work is being conducted safely
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Escalate issues as needed to construction/operations team
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Fill out appropriate paperwork per safe work permit
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Ensure implementation and ongoing effectiveness of work processes, operating discipline, and role.
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Ensure systems are in place to reduce variation, produce quality products and meet client needs.
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Interface and intervene with clients as required to drive projects to a successful completion.
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Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient work areas.
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Ensures job-specific health and safety issues and standards pertaining to the contractor personnel are addressed.
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Responds to contractor concerns of unsafe conditions or hazards
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Must have knowledge and application of OSHA Regulations, National Electric Code, Uniform Building Code, Universal Plumbing Code, American Petroleum Institute, Design & Engineering Practices, and other applicable codes that provide governance for work taking place.
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The position requires a solid foundation in regular plant operations such as petrochemical, Oil and gas facilities and power generation. A minimum of 10 years operations experience with relevant experience issuing Safe Work Permits is required. A clear understanding of OSHA 1910 and relevant requirements for issuance of Safe Work Permits, Hot Permits, Entry permits is necessary.
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Ability to read and understand P&ID’s and SLD’s.
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Able to generate safe work envelopes by creating isolation packages.
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Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
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Turnaround or Commissioning Experience is an asset.
What we offer you
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
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